# Where to watch The Cure for Insomnia (1987) in the UK

> The Cure for Insomnia (1987) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 999 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T02:35:53.085Z)  

## Synopsis

Experimental film directed by John Henry Timmis IV, which was, according to Guinness World Records, the longest running film. At 5,220 minutes long (87 hours, or 3 days and 15 hours) in length, the film has no plot, instead consisting of artist L. D. Groban reading his 4,080-page poem A Cure for Insomnia over the course of three and a half days, spliced with occasional clips from heavy metal and pornographic videos.  It was first played in its entirety at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Illinois), from January 31 to February 3, 1987, in one continuous showing. It has not been released on DVD or other home video formats and all known copies are considered to be lost, with only 85 seconds of the film being available.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Cure for Insomnia in the UK?**

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**Is The Cure for Insomnia on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Cure for Insomnia is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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